Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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